Science and Technology: International Assistance
The question
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking with the science and technology sector to support his international development objectives.
Answered by Stephen Doughty
Science and technology are a crucial part of the UK's international development offer, tackling development challenges and innovating and scaling solutions to save and improve lives globally.
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) drives inclusive, responsible, and sustainable development through equitable research partnerships, combining UK science and technology expertise with research ecosystems in the Global South, delivering mutual benefits.
The FCDO leverages the UK science and technology sector to deliver the Government's missions and the Foreign Secretary's international development priorities. This includes green and digital technologies, lifesaving vaccines, research on regional peace and security in the Middle East and Ukraine, and innovations to support humanitarian interventions.
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